Physiology
Normal Air flow through the lungs pass through these structures in order
What is Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli
The structure in the lungs that Pneumonia primarily affects?
What Is Alveoli
This virus led to 3.9 million deaths by pneumonia in 2021
What is Covid-19 (SARS CO V-2)
What is the main goal of any pneumonia causing microorganism
To colonize and infect the respiratory tract, leading to inflammation and damage to lung tissues.
These specialized cells in the alveoli produce surfactant
what is type 2 alveolar cells
What is the most common home treatment for people with bacterial pneumonia
Antibiotics
The combination of cilia and mucus, propel harmful substances out of the respiratory tract, what is the name of this combination of structures.
What is mucociliary escalator
These cells are responsible for the production of mucus that coats the respiratory pathways
Goblet Cells
What is one of the three hospital management treatments discussed
IV, Oxygen Therapy, Ventilator
This type of immune cell plays a key role in defending against pneumonia-causing pathogens by engulfing and digesting them through phagocytosis
What are macrophages
The two main muscles that contract for air to move into the lungs
What are diaphragm and external intercostal muscles
What is the procedure that is done for people with chronic pneumonia
Surgery to remove the infected and damaged areas of the lungs
In severe cases of pneumonia, this phenomenon may occur, characterized by the accumulation of fluid and inflammatory cells in the airspaces of the lungs, leading to impaired gas exchange.
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
How does SARS-Co V-2 Bind to type 2 alveolar cells
The S proteins on the surface of virus bind to ACE 2 receptors on the type 2 alveolar cells
To limit the use of antibiotics and hospitalization for childhood pneumonia